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20 January

New York Firefighters gather at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York on September 11, 2020, as the US commemorates the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

US Soldier Charged With Plotting IS Attack on 9/11 Memorial

A US Army soldier was arrested for allegedly trying to help Islamic State fighters attack American troops and targets in New York, including the 9/11 Memorial.

19 January

Commentary

A soldier holds a machine gun as he patrols the Russian northern military base on Kotelny island, beyond the Artic circle on April 3, 2019.

The Wallace Institute

How the US Can Curtail Russia’s Potentially Disruptive Arctic Ambitions

The US can use Russia’s Arctic Council chairmanship to its advantage, using it both to stifle Moscow’s ambitions and secure stronger ties with allies.

19 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Miko Bombeo

General Atomics Fits Infrared Targeting Pod Into Avenger Drone

A General Atomics Avenger drone recently completed a test flight equipped with a Lockheed Martin Legion Pod, which allows for better detection and tracking of air-to-air targets.

15 January

Middle East

A handout photo from the Iranian Army on 6 January 2021 shows the launching of a drone carrying a missile, during a military drill in central Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Guards Hold Missile, Drone Drill

Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Friday launched a missile and drone drill in central Iran, the country's third military exercise in less than two weeks.

15 January

Asia Pacific

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un (Photo: AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Shows off Submarine-Launched Missile at Parade: KCNA

North Korea displayed a submarine-launched ballistic missile at a military parade, in a show of strength days before Joe Biden's inauguration as US president.

14 January

Americas

Staff Writer

President-Elect Biden Announces Expansion of National Security Council

Joe Biden announced three additional members of the National Security Council, including a new addition in the form of Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology.

14 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Bea Castañeda

Insitu Settles for $25M After Claims It Sold Drones With Used Parts to US Military

Boeing-owned drone manufacturer Insitu has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations that its military drones were made with used parts instead of new materials.

14 January

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Urges Dialogue With US After Missile Sanctions

Turkey's defense minister has called on the US to reopen talks about Ankara's controversial purchase of a Russian air defense system, urging Washington to move past sanctions and threats.

13 January

Asia Pacific

Korean People's Army (KPA) soldiers watch a military parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung, in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017.

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea’s Kim Pledges to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to strengthen his country's nuclear arsenal as he delivered his closing address to a top ruling party meeting.

12 January

Americas